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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Tsuruya

Orthodox Balanced
VS

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Combat Sambo
68" Reach 69"
2.24 Strikes Landed/Min 3.86
42% Strike Defense 61%
5.06 Takedowns/15Min 4.03
50% Takedown Defense 79%

Win Probability

Tsuruya
45%
Nurmagomedov
55%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Nurmagomedov ▲
Strike Defense Nurmagomedov ▲
Takedown Defense Nurmagomedov ▲

Style Matchup

Balanced VS Combat Sambo

"Balanced vs Specialist — The well-rounded fighter can dictate where this fight takes place, forcing their opponent out of their comfort zone."

Tsuruya Tactics

Contender

"Rei Tsuruya is a well-rounded fighter with a strong striking game and a solid grappling background, but he needs to work on his finishing skills."

Nurmagomedov Tactics

Elite

"Umar Nurmagomedov is an elite grappler with exceptional takedown skills and dominant wrestling, making him a top contender in the bantamweight division."

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